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Pulled Strings

Pulled Strings

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A father teaches his daughter the ancient art of hand pulled noodles

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Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

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Country

Canada

Cast

Ken Chau

Ken Chau

Father

Tiffany Chau

Tiffany Chau

Daughter

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